As the coronavirus crisis continues to evolve and businesses and individuals are enduring growing hardships related to the health and financial impacts of the virus, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce has been consulting with local, state and federal officials to identify opportunities to provide relief to our businesses, workforce and citizens. Below is a summary of federal government action and dialogue to date. The chamber applauds the congress for its strong bipartisan and bicameral work to bring several relief efforts forward.
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In this time of uncertainty, Kansas City Collegiate Admissions Professionals (KCCAP- kccap.org) wants you to know we are here as a collective and ready to help build our workforce. With 24 member colleges, there are plenty of online credit and certificate programs that can be accessed from anywhere. While the KC Metro has been advised to implement social distancing, what better time to begin distance learning to keep your goals on track.
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We are asking for your help! As we're working to keep our guests safe, healthy, and fed, we are asking for your assistance in sourcing bulk meal supplies to be given out in paper sack care packages. If you are able to do so safely, please bring the following to Hope Faith or VCP to provide for Kansas City's homeless population.
Hope Faith: 705 Virginia Ave, Kansas City, MO 64106
VCP: 8900 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64131
Food Items
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CENTURIONS AND COVID-19
The health and safety of our members is the KC Chamber’s number one priority. Effective Friday, March 13, Centurions implemented a 21-day suspension on all in-person events including volunteer opportunities, social events, and required programming.
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Company Opens Xfinity WiFi Network Nationally for Free, Offers Unlimited Data for Free, Confirms Its Commitment to Connecting Low-Income Families
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The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s commitment to leading the way to the best KC region means taking action during extraordinary times.
The Chamber’s leadership team has been meeting to establish protocol to keep our staff, Chamber members, and the general public safe and minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19 while continuing our important mission.
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March 13, 2020, Overland Park, Kan. – McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., the 12th largest domestic building contractor in the U.S. and a leading commercial builder in Kansas, has awarded its annual Spirit of Ownership Chairman’s Award to the Tomahawk Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility project. The facility is owned and operated by Johnson County Wastewater and is located in Leawood, KS.
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Lenexa, Kansas – Nabholz is pleased to announce J.R. Robl has joined their team as a business development officer for the Kansas City area. Originally a farm boy from Ellinwood, Kansas, Robl holds a degree in Political Science and Marketing from Kansas State University, as well as a master’s in public administration from the University of Kansas.
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Comcast will make it even easier for qualifying low-income families who live in a Comcast service area to sign up for Internet Essentials by offering new customers 60 days of complimentary Internet Essentials service, which is normally available to all qualified low-income households for $9.95/month.
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